Roosevelt May Nominate Wallace as Running Mate in 1940
The New York Herald Tribune reports high Democratic sources say President Roosevelt backs Vice President Wallace for a 1940 ticket. Roosevelt reportedly told Chairman Hannegan of the national committee he wants Wallace renominated, signaling the New Deal remains a core force despite southern doubts and opposition from some critics.
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New York Herald Tribune
Hannegan
National Committee
Wallace
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Wallace
Tribute to American Agriculture in Wartime Strength
The piece argues American farming has upheld a strong record amid wartime pressures. It notes past efforts to curb production failed to prevent feeding a world in need, with agriculture proving resilient while aiding armed forces and lend-lease efforts. It highlights improved crop production under revised policy and emphasizes farming’s critical role despite manpower depletion.
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White House
England
Russia
Recordi Ag
Youngsters Receive National and World Salutes
A spirited ceremony honors a group of youth as the nation and the world extend recognition for their achievements. Officials from local and international agencies attend, thanking the youngsters for their contributions and promoting goodwill.
Southern Democrats debate fourth term strategy clashes with Virginia law
The article reports Southern Democrats opposing FDR's fourth term and discussing a third party. Virginia prohibits nullifying the popular vote with an electoral college scheme, requiring candidate names on ballots and elector oaths. Conventions are planned in Virginia on July 8 and Georgia on July 14 amid anti Roosevelt sentiment. West Virginia prefers direct voting for 1942 and 1944 results.
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Virginia
Bryan
Democratic Party
Texas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Celebrations and budget warnings mix in federal politics
A Pennsylvania congressman suggests firing bureaucrats after victories as a Russian style celebration, while the public plans a Chicago trip to begin the new year with a bang. The piece urges prudent spending and criticizes tax politics under Roosevelt, arguing prices shift the burden to future taxes.
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Russia
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Stealing From Mothers and Soldiers Racket Warned
Editorial warns against book rackets and thefts targeting families of soldiers. It advises verifying claims with the adjutant general's office and warns that scammers may pose as book sellers or request uniforms and valuables. Police help and official channels are urged to expose fraud.
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War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, D. C
Beauty Pines in Hillside Grove Paintings by Artists
Sadie Stuart Hager notes two pines born in a hillside grove. One protected grows straight and slim while the other bears years of wind and snow. Although the young tree is prettier to view, artists favor the weathered pine for their hillside portrait.
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West Virginia
Gret
Virginia
Sadie Stuart Hager
The
Washington Star
G. L
Vinson
Marvin Jones
Will Clayton
Congressmen Upset by Hillman CIO Group Activities
Washington June 21 Congressmen plan a vacation to attend conventions but privately aim to return by August 1 to assess Hillman CIO group actions. Senators grumble over Holman and Clark defeats and warn that peace time reconversion bills face deep controversy and delay.
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Hillman - Cio Group
Washington
Hillman-Cio
Holman
Oregon
Clark
Idaho
Yese
Soaper Urges Direct Postwar Economic Coordination
A senator critiques postwar policy, calling for a unified plan linking demobilization, tax reform, and job creation. He notes 3 percent employment slack and urges a single top coordinator, with Byrnes or Baruch as possible fits, to balance economic needs through the next years.
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Joseph P. Kennedy
Chicago
Byrnes
Ben Cohen
C. E. Wilson
Donald Nelson
Truman Committee
Nelson
Senate
George
McNutt
Baruch
Kennedy
Supreme Court Scoreboard and Other News Paradox
A satirical look at the U S Supreme Court turning decisions into a scorecard with disputes among Justices and a playful riff on public perception. The piece also touches on wartime figures, a camping Scout, and a confused bond drive note, ending with a short Illinois boy anecdote.
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Supreme Court
Plans for North Raleigh street project emerge
Forty years ago today plans were made for an overall project affecting the Heffner building on the north side. Mr and Mrs J D Bell of Athens moved to Roanoke. The street committee ordered gravolithic sidewalks to be laid on the south side of Raleigh street.
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Heffner’ Building
J. D. Bell
Athens
Roanoke
Tunesmiths Jimmie and Harold pen tunes for stars
The brief item notes Jimmie Van Heusen and Harold Adamson as tuners for Dick Haymes in Four Jills in a Handbag and Perry Como in Something or the Boys, with reference to the phrase higher and higher and a line about listening while the thing holds its breath.
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Jimmie Eng
Harold Adamson
Dick Haymes
Perry Como
Lights of New York Learns About Babies in Films
International Pictures' Jack Murton oversaw a record infant use for Cas4 no a Brown starring Gary Cooper and Teresa Wright. Twenty three babies aged 15 to 60 days worked two hours daily with strict limits and supervision by eight nurses and three welfare workers.
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Jack Murton
International Pictures
Murton
Gary Cooper
Teresa Wright
Morton
Board of Education
Geofffrey Place
Josephine Tidrick
Co Jon
Carmen Lombardo
Brother Guy
Pec
Silent John
Carmen
Poland
Comene Caine
Guy
Beckley bank renamed and local appointments noted
Winding Gulf bank at Beckley became Beckley National Bank with 50 000 dollars capital. James B Rutledge appointed postmaster at Lashmeet Mercer county. Mr and Mrs J T Pearson of Charleston moved to Williamson. Garry and Sheffey awarded Williamson plans contract. Anna Abrahamson returned to Bramwell from New York. McCall Frazier visiting Graham. Pocahontas district led smokeless coal output at 5 04256 million tons. John B Galbraith became district manager for Shenandoah Insurance Roanoke. Thomas J Jackson cited by War Department for World War I service.
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Beckley
Beckley National Bank
James 8. Rutledge
Lashmeet
Mercer County
J. T. Pearson
Charleston
Mingo County
Garry and Sheffey
Williamson
Anna Abrahamson
Bramwell
New York
McCall Frazier
Don G. C. Perry
Graham
Pocahontas
John B. Galbraith
Shennandoah —~ Insurance Company
Roanoke
Thomas J. Jackson
War Department
Trees and Players in Hollywood Take on Scarlett Role
Ailanthus Glandulose may replace Scarlett O'Hara in the Tree Grows in Brooklyn adaptation. Elia Kazan directs a cast of trees and players with a budget over 1 million dollars, amid location shoots in California and New Jersey.
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Hollywood
Brooklyn
Scarlett O'Hara
Francie Nolan
Betty Smith
China
England
America
San Ferando
Elia Kazan
Kazan
Long Island City
Ralph Steiner
Defense Worker Fatally Injured in Wheeling Plant
Mrs Otis Krasner aged 32 of Hollidays Cove was fatally injured in a defense plant accident when an electrically operated buggy overturned spilling steel. Her husband is in defense work at Pearl Harbor.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Otis Krasner
Hollidays Cove
Pearl Harbor
Penetrating Fungicide Promises Foot Germ Kill
An ad touts a teleene product with 90 percent alcohol that penetrates to reach the foot germ. It claims full strength application relieves itchy sweaty or smelly feet and offers a 3K refund tomorrow if not pleased at Goodykoontz Drug Co.
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Goodykoontz Drug, Co
New York Harbor Kept Busy By Port Director's Orders
In wartime New York Harbor runs on Navy direction under Commodore Frederick G. Reinicke. The Port Director coordinates convoys, berthing, loading, repairs, piloting, and refueling to keep ships moving efficiently and safely through the harbor's busy waters.
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New York
New York Harbor
United States Navy
Navy
Frederick G. Reinicke
China Waters
Ee ukeSeae
Atlantic
North Sea
Annapolis
Red” Reinicke
Naval Academy
New York Bay
Pardon
Commodore Reinicke
Con
Reinicke
E Bell Syndicate, Inc
Price Charges Settled By Glass Company
Walter Elswich of the OPA announced a settlement with the McBride Glass Company of Salem for exceeding ceiling prices. The $6,704.56 payment to the U S treasury covers overcharges on glass insulators doorknobs pulls and stemware for April 10 1943 to April 10 1944.
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Charleston
W. Va
Walter Elswich
OPA
McBride Glass Company of
Salem
U. S. Treasury
Elswick
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